A teenager was taken to hospital after taking a legal high in Ellesmere Port.

Police were called to Whitby Park at just after 7.40pm on Friday after reports that a 15-year-old boy had collapsed.

He was taken by ambulance to the Countess of Chester Hospital for treatment.

Cheshire Police said that following initial enquiries, it was believed the boy had taken a legal high known as “Black Mamba”.

Detective Inspector Simon Newell said: “I am urging people to not take any so-called ‘legal highs’ and consider the risk. Although the drugs are given the name ‘legal’ high it doesn’t necessarily mean they are safe to take.

“I would also encourage parents to have a conversation with their children and warn them of the dangers posed by taking these drugs.”

It is understood that other teenagers with the boy may have been suffering from the adverse effects of taking the drug and may have become unwell around the same time, although not to the same extent.

DI Newell added: “If people have taken this or any other substances and have concerns about their health they should call 999 and seek immediate medical assistance.”